Vista Murrieta High School Senior/Junior Parent Night

1. #Stay Connected Vista Murrieta High School Senior/Junior Parent Night Monday, September 22, 2014 www.vmhs.net

2. #senior/junior parent night 6:30 -7:15 PM Welcome/Overview 7:25 - 8:00 PM Session 1: • Beth Bowles, Mt. San Jacinto College Location: SLH • Michael Harrison, CSU Bernardino Location: PAC • Sheryl Blackshire, UC Davis Location: Pechanga Room • Marty Quisenberry, College Career Search Lab Location Library Computer Lab 8:00 - 8:30 PM Session 2: • Beth Bowles, Mt. San Jacinto College Location: SLH • Michael Harrison, CSU Bernardino Location: PAC • Sheryl Blackshire, UC Davis Location: Pechanga Room • Marty Quisenberry, College Career Search Location Library Computer Lab

3. #agenda • VMHS Graduation Requirements • UC/CSU A-G Requirements • How to Apply to College • SAT & ACT Info • Paying for College • College & Career Center • Scholarship Information • How to request your Transcript

4. #meet the Counselors Demetrius Caldwell (A-Cn) Marty Quisenberry (Co-Gq) Aurora Padilla (Gr-Lh) Diana Ruiz (Li-O) Eric Peterson (P-Sg) Claudia Gomez (Sh-Z) ShondaBurrus – College & Career Center

5. #grad reqs

6. #short on credits • Murrieta Valley Adult School • Approved Online Courses* • Credit Recovery (listed as Academic Seminar) • CTE credits after school *For more information please contact your student’s assigned Counselor

7. Career Tech Ed. #cte Career & Technical Education (CTE) –program that helps students to prepare to enter the job market by developing their specific job skills. Programs: Act Med Des, TV/Video & Adv. TV/Video, Audio, Auto Tech, Child Care, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, EMR, Forensic Science/CSI, Law Enforcement, Medical Asst, Nurse’s Asst, Retail Fashion, Sports Medicine Contact: Sally Budnovich sbudnovich@rcoe.us Or every Tuesday at VMHS College Career Center.

8. Trade School #techsavy • A secondary school that offers instruction in skilled trades; and/or vocational school. For a list of California Trade School please visit, www.trade-schools.net • School of Career of Education http://www.riversidesce.org/index.php

9. Military #serveyourcountry If interested in joining the military, speak with your parents about your interest and do your research. Visit www.military.com for more information or talk to your local recruiter. • NJROTC Scholarship Program • You could be eligible for tuition & financial benefits up to $180,000 • Commission as an officer upon graduation • Monthly Stipend • ASVAB exam scheduled for Feb. 11-12, 2015, please sign up in the College Career Center

10. Community College #cc What is a Community College? A type of educational institution where students can earn an associate (2 year) degree in a subject and/or receive career & technical training. Why select? • Associate Degree/Certifications • To transfer to a 4 year university • A more cost effective solution for some • Specific job training

11. Mt. San Jacinto/Palomar College/ R.C.C. • To Enroll you must: • Have a high school diploma or equivalent • Or be 18 years or older • Apply online: • Apply as soon as Fall 2015 application window opens • Apply for Financial Aid • (beginning Jan 2015) • Mail your official transcript • Complete your Math & Writing Assessments (Begins February/March 2015) • Schedule a Counseling Appointment

12. #college admission process • Research your schools of interest early • Seek help early throughout the application process • Complete all application material before the published deadline • Check your email and university portals often • Order official transcripts from the guidance techs in a timely manner • Follow all instructions regarding placement tests • Call college admissions office for advice when you aren’t sure what to do next

13. #4year college admission-testing ACT: Measures English, Math, Social Science, & Natural Sciences. May be used as an alternate to the SAT. SAT Reasoning: Used to measure verbal, math, and writing abilities. • SAT2 Subject: Specific subject tests (i.e.-Social Sciences, Sciences, Foreign Languages, etc. )* • *No longer required for UC schools. May be required for a supplemental application for the major you are applying to.

14. #testing season • Vista Murrieta High School Code: 053004 • PSAT Date: Oct. 15 (VMHS location) 11th Grade Only • SAT Dates: Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 (VMHS location) Dec. 6 register at http://www.collegeboard.org • ACT Dates: Oct. 25, Dec. 13 register at http://www.actstudent.org Most schools will not accept scores on exams taken after the December test date of senior year.

15. Four Year #universitybound Are you ready to apply to a 4 year University? • Familiarize yourself with the A-G requirements & your transcript • Sign up for SAT and/or ACT, if you haven’t already taken it • Know the difference between the requirements for UC, CSU, Private & Community Colleges • Know the application deadlines & apply early

16. CSU & UC Application Workshops Location: Library Computer Lab • Oct. 8-9 both lunches • Oct. 13 late start 7:30-8:30am • Oct. 20 late start 7:30-8:30am • Oct. 22 after school 2:45-4pm • Nov. 6-7 both lunches • Nov. 17 late start 7:30 – 8:30am • Nov. 19 after school 2:45–4pm

17. #where do I apply • California State University : www.csumentor.edu Application window is Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 • University of California: www.universityofcalifornia.edu Application window is Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 • Private Universities www.commonapp.orgwww.send.edu Application deadlines may vary. Research each school you are interested in applying to individually. Early admission deadlines vary between Sept. – Nov.

18. #paying for college Apply for Financial Aid: 1. Official name must match school records, please verify with registrar 2. School submits the Cal Grant GPA Verification electronically 3. Please apply for your FAFSA PIN as early as today 4. Complete the FAFSA, applications for 2015-16 available after January 1, 2015. Deadline is March 2, 2015 www.fafsa.ed.gov 5. Apply for scholarships www.fastweb.com 6. Debt management tips • Financial Aid Night for Parents & Students- December 3, 2014 6:30 pm • FAFSA Presentation & Workshops– Jan 20, Feb 10, and Feb 17

19. #college&career center • Get familiar with your College & Career Center • Meet Mrs. ShondaBurrus • Search Local & General Scholarships • College application assistance • FAFSA submission assistance • College & Career Presentations • Sign up for College Rep Visits • Sign up to meet with local recruiters & ASVAB • Request your official Transcript (Official Transcript requires 2-3 days notice)

20. Break Out Sessions 7:25 - 8:00 PM Session 1: Beth Bowles, Mt. San Jacinto College Location: SLH Michael Harrison, CSU Bernardino Location: PAC Sheryl Blackshire, UC Davis Location: Pechanga Room Marty Quisenberry, College Career Search Lab Location Library Computer Lab 8:00 - 8:30 PM Session 2: Beth Bowles, Mt. San Jacinto College Location: SLH Michael Harrison, CSU Bernardino Location: PAC Sheryl Blackshire, UC Davis Location: Pechanga Room Marty Quisenberry, College Career Search Location Library Computer Lab *** In order for us to better improve our Counseling Program and to better guide our students, please respond to the survey sent to your email by Ms. Gomez. Thank you so much.